What happens next?

Data management and interpretation

The data is uploaded to the database when drilling has been completed.

The data is highly technical. It is available to geotechnical and structural engineers, council officers, and other specialists, to assist them with the design of foundations for obtaining building consent for your home.

Examples of drilling data

Repair of your home

Once the land near your home has been tested, geotechnical and structural engineers will analyse the information and design foundations specific to your property. These designs then go to the local council for building consent.

If damage to your home has been assessed as under cap ($100,000 plus GST in any one event), this work will be carried out by Fletcher EQR on behalf of EQC.

If your home is over cap, consenting and repair will be carried out by your private insurer.

Drilling for land data

In some suburbs that have already been drilled as part of the TC3 foundation damage drilling programme, EQC is carrying out further geotechnical investigation to find out more about the soil composition.

This information will be used when settling land claims, and will not delay settlement of building claims.

Canterbury Residential Rebuild website

My Property

To find out which technical category applies to your home, visit My Property on the CERA website.

About this website

This website gives you an overview of EQC entitlements and claims processes. However, EQC is required to apply and act in accordance with the detailed provisions of the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 when settling all claims. In the case of conflict between the information on this website and the provisions of the Earthquake Commission Act, the provisions of the Act will prevail.